Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have returned to the United Kingdom after residing in the United States for six years, according to reports from U.K. media sources. The decision to return to Britain came as a surprise to many, with their arrival at Birmingham International Airport being noted by outlets such as the BBC and the Daily Telegraph. Their private charter flight from Van Nuys, California, landed at the airport around noon local time, as confirmed by flight-tracking websites.
Their children, seven-year-old Prince Archie and five-year-old Princess Lilibet, have already been enrolled in British schools and are set to begin classes in September. The family will be residing in a private, nonroyal residence outside of London, although the exact location has not been disclosed.
Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties over six years ago to pursue independent ventures, including partnerships with Netflix and Spotify. Tensions arose within the Royal Family as the couple raised concerns about the treatment Meghan received from palace staff and highlighted issues of racism and media manipulation.
Despite the challenges, Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation, particularly to spend more time with his father, King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment. However, relations with his brother, Prince William, the future heir to the throne, remain strained.